IT Manager

We own and govern the core IP, technology stack, firmware, software platforms, and data architectures behind our smart water & electrical meters, IoT systems, and digital platforms operating across Southeast Asia.

Our mission is to build, protect, and scale defensible technology assets that power multiple operating subsidiaries and regional markets. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on IT Manager to lead the development, protection, and commercialization of our technology and IP portfolio.

You will be responsible not only for engineering execution, but also for IP strategy, architecture governance, OEM co-development, and long-term technology roadmap alignment with investors and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Architecture

• Define and own the technology architecture for smart meters, IoT devices, firmware, cloud platforms, and mobile/web applications

• Oversee development of:

  • Embedded firmware & device software

  • Backend platforms, APIs, data pipelines

  • Mobile apps and dashboards

• Ensure scalability, cybersecurity, data integrity, and performance across markets

Requirements

• Must-Have

  • 10+ years of experience in software, firmware, IoT, or systems engineering

  • Proven experience as IT Manager, Head of Engineering, or Technical Lead

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Embedded systems / firmware

    • IoT architectures (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, cloud platforms)

    • API-driven and modular system design

  • Experience working with OEMs or hardware manufacturers

  • Solid grasp of IP ownership, licensing, and co-development risks

  • Comfortable operating at both boardroom and code-review levels

  Good to Have

  • Experience in smart meters, utilities, energy, water, or proptech

  • Exposure to regulated markets (utilities, data protection, compliance)

  • Startup or scale-up experience with investor interaction

  • Familiarity with Singapore and Southeast Asia tech ecosystems

  Why Join Us

  • Shape the core IP backbone of a multi-business group

  • Direct ownership impact on technology strategy and defensibility

  • Exposure to investors, regional expansion, and future IPO planning

  • Competitive compensation with equity / ESOP potential

  • Opportunity to build technology that scales across borders and industries

  Compensation

  • Competitive senior-level salary (commensurate with experience)

  • Performance-based incentives

  • Equity / ESOP participation (subject to terms)

  How to Apply

  Please send your CV and a short note outlining:

  • Your experience with IP ownership or OEM collaboration

  • Large-scale systems or platforms you have led

  • Why this role fits your long-term career goals

  📧 Applications and referrals are treated with strict confidentiality.